Yellow squat lobster [Allogalathea babai]
Description
A species found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in the vicinity of Japan. They are characterized by their yellow and white striped bodies with red spots. They are known to inhabit depths of 100 to 200 meters, often found living among the branches of gorgonians and black corals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
|
| Genus |
Allogalathea
Allogalathea
|